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BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited has announced the final cash distributions for three Australian iShares ETFs, with payments scheduled for mid-December 2025.

Savana Asset Management marks the first anniversary of its Savana US Small Caps Active ETF (ASX, SVNP), reporting a strong 13.62% annualised return that outpaced its benchmark despite a volatile US market. The firm also reveals insights from a novel AI stress test highlighting current limitations of large language models in investment decision-making.

Pacific Edge appoints Simon Flood as chairman designate, aiming to leverage his global investment expertise to navigate Medicare reimbursement challenges for its bladder cancer diagnostic tests in the US.

Microequities Asset Management Group delivered a robust November trading update, driven by strong returns in its Pure Microcap Value Fund and a final performance payment from a special purpose vehicle, pushing half-year profits above last year’s level.

L1 Global Long Short Fund Limited is raising up to AUD 415 million through a pro-rata entitlement offer to support its transition to L1 Capital's Global Long Short Strategy, following a management change and portfolio overhaul.

L1 Global Long Short Fund Limited has announced a $415 million non-renounceable entitlement offer alongside a strategic shift under new management. The capital raise supports the transition to the L1 Global Long Short Strategy following a portfolio monetisation.

BTC Health has raised $2 million through a share placement priced at a slight premium, with director Martin Kahanovitz participating and a new South African investor joining the register.

Platinum Capital Limited’s 2025 AGM marked a pivotal shift as shareholders approved replacing Platinum Investment Management with L1 Capital, aiming to revive the company’s challenged investment performance.

Ironbark Capital reported an 8.4% portfolio return for FY25 and announced plans to rebrand and introduce quarterly dividends to address its persistent discount to net tangible assets.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd has been served with a writ alleging breach of a convertible loan agreement tied to share issuance and pricing, sparking a legal dispute with a US investment firm.

Centuria Capital Group has expanded its agriculture portfolio by acquiring Australia’s largest hydroponic glasshouse facility in South Australia for $168 million, boosting its agriculture assets under management by 25%.

Iress Ltd has responded to recent media speculation about a potential acquisition, clarifying it cannot confirm any deal terms while continuing discussions with multiple parties.